Subtract 32/84 from 3/6
3/6 - 32/84 is 5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
3/6 = 3 × 14/6 × 14 = 42/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
32/84 = 32 × 1/84 × 1 = 32/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/84 - 32/84 = 42 - 32/84 = 10/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 3/6-64/84 3/12-32/84 9/6-32/84 3/6-96/84 3/18-32/84 15/6-32/84 3/30-32/84 21/6-32/84 3/42-32/84